On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Divorce is always a difficult time in life, no matter how long your marriage lasted. In New York, the same laws apply to all marriages of couples who meet the residency requirements. The state recognizes fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. No-fault grounds divorce in […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Couples who have marital agreements know exactly what will happen when they divorce. They already set their property division rules in writing in their prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. The majority of couples divorcing in New York will not have an agreement dictating what they do […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Divorce has the potential to affect children negatively. After learning about the end of your marriage, your children may experience anger, sadness, depression or even ambivalence. To help children cope with divorce, some parents choose nesting.  Sometimes called bird nesting, nesting is a post-divorce arrangement that keeps […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  The findings of a study consisting of women in various stages of divorce showed that many were unprepared for upcoming financial “surprises.” The women cited a variety of potentially problematic financial issues as a result of divorce, and, among all age groups, there was one […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Many households find that it is more cost-effective to have one spouse stay home to take care of the house and children than it is to pay for childcare and to hire professionals for things like cleaning and cooking. Staying at home can have a […]

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by josephnivin  By now you’ve probably figured out that mediating your divorce makes sense in most cases — and you may be wondering about what types of cases are not a fit for mediation. If there is domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or parental alienation, litigation becomes the only option. It is generally impossible to mediate a case […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  How will I survive after divorce? What are child custody options? Who can I confidentially talk to about divorcing my spouse? As a divorce attorney, these are questions our clients often ask. We understand the hardship and know the emotional toll a divorce can take on a couple and their […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  An uncontested divorce simply means that you and your spouse have come to an agreement regarding the terms of your divorce and prefer not to go to court. However, even during the best of times a Family or Divorce Lawyer is needed to work out mutual terms for a […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  If your marriage is about to end, here are five tips on what to do next and how to minimize the emotional and financial toll through the divorce process.

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Divorce Mediation allows separating and divorcing couples to meet in a less-stressful environment than a courtroom. A mediator is a trained and neutral party who will guide you and your soon-to-be ex through the process of reaching a fair agreement. Mediation is a smart plan […]

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